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As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to behold? A reed shaken by the wind?
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Why then did you go out? To see a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, those who wear soft raiment are in kings' houses.
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Why then did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
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